Spirits & Spells

 GameCube
Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
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  1. Nintendojo
    68
    If it weren’t for the beautiful Burton-esque influence of the art direction, Spirits and Spells would just be yet another bargain bin title that isn’t worth even a second glance.
  2. GameZone
    65
    This game is too linear. You can’t stray off the patch and the fixed camera teases with a look at a delightfully rendered world, then locks you from at least seeing it from a panoramic perspective.
  3. GameShark
    60
    While Spirits and Spells has a great visual style and an appropriate, if repetitive, soundtrack, it is definitely a flawed game.
  5. Game Chronicles
    60
    I enjoyed the premise and there is an undeniable charm about this game, but there are just too many camera issues that quickly turn into control and combat issues that make the game more frustrating than fun to play.
  6. Nintendo Power
    56
    The protagonists can't jump and attack at the same time, which makes some tasks difficult, but the overall control is intuitive and the graphics are suitably dark and detailed. [Nov 2003, p.152]
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  7. Gamer's Pulse
    54
    The GameCube is in dire need of some original, innovative exclusives and Spirits and Spells is far from being either of those. Instead, it’s more of a "Crash Bandicoot" wannabe title with poor controls that can be a major test in frustration.
  8. IGN
    50
    It's cute -- but that's where the fun stops. The puzzles are unimaginative and simple, yet they're complicated by bad camera and collision detection.
  9. eToychest
    50
    This camera adds an unwelcome degree of challenge to the game based simply on its poor design. Now, I am all for a challenging game, but I draw the line when this challenge is based in frustration over a game's inherent flaws.
  10. Armchair Empire
    47
    Even with its Halloween theme, Spirits and Spells is more of a cruel trick than a tasty treat.
  11. Game Informer
    20
    Features level design that would have been sub-par 15 years ago, terrible graphics, and wretched control. [Dec 2003, p.159]

Awards & Rankings

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#66 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
62
#62 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. Deathsubtractor
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    This game is awesome.the story is great.the gameplay isnt bad.Camera angles are complete garbage. Thia game is totally a 8/10 for me.
  2. thenewreviewer
    Apr 3, 2014
    0
    Worst PS2 game I ever played!!! Terrible difficulty, low lives and long Level 1, I can't pass Level 1! Games this hard should be banned! BurnWorst PS2 game I ever played!!! Terrible difficulty, low lives and long Level 1, I can't pass Level 1! Games this hard should be banned! Burn this game and put it in a landfill along with E.T. for Atari!… Full Review »
  3. Sara
    Oct 22, 2003
    5
    It's cute, but once you get past the first few levels it becomes very hard. I've been trying to go through level 6 for hours and It's cute, but once you get past the first few levels it becomes very hard. I've been trying to go through level 6 for hours and keep dying.… Full Review »
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